🏉 Shocking Incident Uncovered: England Rugby Player Speaks Out 🏉
This summer, during England’s tour of Argentina, prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour faced a disturbing situation. During the second Test in San Juan, racial slurs were directed at him from certain crowd members while he was warming up.
Despite a swift complaint lodged to the authorities, World Rugby’s investigation couldn’t identify the culprits. Asher, for the first time, reveals he experienced racial abuse not once, but multiple times during the match. “I just ignored it, tried to stay focused on the game,” he shared.
The ugly incident occurred again when his teammates also heard the slurs, prompting Bevan Rodd to react. Although reported, the individuals responsible remain unidentified.
Despite the vile remarks, Opoku-Fordjour, a rising star also called to train with the British and Irish Lions, never considered backing out of the match. “Quitting was never an option. We were there to win,” he stated, emphasising his focus on the game amidst adversity.
In 2025, it’s shocking that such incidents continue. Let’s stand united for respect in rugby. 💪 #RugbyAgainstRacism #RespectTheGame